| Ocular argyrosis after long-term self-application of eyelash tint. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 16387002 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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PURPOSE: To report cases of ocular argyrosis that developed after long-term self-application of commercially available eyelash tint. DESIGN: Observational case series. METHODS: Case review, clinicopathologic analysis, and literature review. RESULTS: Three patients developed ocular argyrosis after the long-term self-application of Revlon Professional Roux Lash and Brow Tint (Colomer USA Corp, New York, New York, USA). Clinical evaluation revealed various degrees of silver deposition on the upper eyelid, lid margin, caruncle and conjunctiva, and diffuse Descemet's membrane deposits. In one case, histologic examination demonstrated silver deposition in the basement membrane and superficial substantia propria of the conjunctiva. CONCLUSIONS: Argyrosis can occur after long-term application of readily available eyelash tints, and the deposition of silver may be permanent. In certain circumstances, conjunctival argyrosis may simulate benign and malignant lesions, including conjunctival melanoma. These products should only be applied by trained cosmetologists. |
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Authors:
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Mark J Gallardo; J Bradley Randleman; Kristina M Price; Daniel A Johnson; Sharon Acosta; Hans E Grossniklaus; R Doyle Stulting |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
Journal Detail:
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Title: American journal of ophthalmology Volume: 141 ISSN: 0002-9394 ISO Abbreviation: Am. J. Ophthalmol. Publication Date: 2006 Jan |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2006-01-02 Completed Date: 2006-01-31 Revised Date: 2007-11-14 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0370500 Medline TA: Am J Ophthalmol Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 198-200 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Ophthalmology, University of Texas Health Sciences Center, San Antonio, TX, USA. |
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Aged Argyria / etiology*, pathology Conjunctival Diseases / etiology*, pathology Corneal Diseases / etiology*, pathology Descemet Membrane / drug effects Eyelashes* Eyelid Diseases / etiology*, pathology Female Hair Dyes / adverse effects* Humans Self Administration |
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ID/Acronym/Agency:
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P30 EY 06360/EY/NEI NIH HHS |
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0/Hair Dyes |
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